Only projects with 100 per cent social or supportive housing will be considered under interim rezoning policy The City of Vancouver wants to curb land speculation along the Broadway Corridor, ahead of the extension of the Millennium SkyTrain line westward to Arbutus Street — and eventually, UBC. The city is developing a new plan for […]
Transportation
“Owning less and living more:” How carsharing can improve life in Vancouver
Worry free trips to the store, your mom’s or the mountains — just a few reasons why carsharing has become entrenched in the fabric of modern Vancouver life The dense, bustling cities of New York, Chicago and San Francisco have got nothing on Vancouver — at least not when it comes to carsharing. In fact, […]
Running out of gas: Four more Vancouver-area Esso stations up for sale
The number of places to fuel up in Metro Vancouver continues to shrink, with four more Esso gas stations up for sale. Colliers Canada is marketing the four stations as “high-profile redevelopment opportunities.” The stations can be purchased individually, in groupings or as part of a package. The stations are all corner properties, and are […]
Granville Loops marketed by city for mixed-use development
The City of Vancouver is seeking proposals to develop a “gateway residential neighbourhood” on two parcels of land currently home to the Granville Loops. The property is available on a long-term, 99 year lease. The city plans to demolish the on and off-ramps to and from the Granville Street Bridge, and develop the land underneath […]
TransLink installs RFID antennas at fare gates to help riders with disabilities
TransLink is making it easier for those with disabilities to operate the fare gates at SkyTrain and SeaBus stations. The transit authority has begun issuing RFID cards to eligible riders who are physically unable to tap a Compass card. The Compass card system was criticized before it even launched by disability advocates who complained that […]
